Head of Cost Consultancy (Commercial Manager / QS)

Overview Our client are a leading multi-discipline consultancy working on large scale residential development and fire safety remediation programmes in England, they require a highly motivated, high achieving individual (chartered or equivalent) with significant commercial cost consultancy and leadership experience in the following job role. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING ■ Strong team leader and motivator. ■ Leadership skills in steering and developing a cost consultancy team. ■ Procurement strategies. ■ Residential sector Cost Planning. ■ Team spirited, including within DTMs. ■ Proactive, with lateral thinking and problem solving skills. ■ Client facing. ■ Cladding remediation. ■ Programme management. ■ Detailed knowledge of NRM. ■ Microsoft Office software. ■ CostX or similar. EXPERIENCE ■ Residential including high-rise ■ Mixed use developments ■ Public sector ■ Regeneration ■ Brownfield sites Pre-Contract ■ To head and undertake development appraisals. ■ Cost planning and estimating for residential and remediation projects. ■ Work with Design Managers to maximise client development opportunities. ■ Support Fire Engineers, Project Managers and Employer’s Agent in DTMs. ■ Soft market testing options and appraisals. ■ Manage JVs. Post-Contract Procedure and Administration ■ Provide leadership and support to a Quantity Surveyor team in London on residential and remediation projects and commercial support in regional offices where applicable through to agreement of the final Account. ■ Provision of general cost and contractual advice to the fire team, Project Managers and Employer’s Agents on residential developments. Other Requirements ■ The successful candidate will work within a small, developing team of Quantity Surveyors/Cost Consultants servicing on residential and remediation projects ranging from £5m - £100m+. ■ Understanding of basic project modelling and financial viability principles. ■ To display strength in commercial and development management to existing clients. ■ Experience in current/innovative procurement routes including PCSA’s, joint venture management, value management and value engineering, particularly in a residential context. ■ Strong working knowledge of common construction contracts, with excellent experience in programme management. ■ Experience of fully understanding and managing the financial aspects of a project and keeping the client and relevant parties up to date at all times. ■ Must be able to assist the business in the development of it’s client base. ■ Manage, develop and strengthen the Cost Consultancy Team, including training and developing team members, including providing support to junior members. ■ Build upon existing processes and procedures to ensure efficient team delivery and incorporate within the existing accredited QMS system. ■ Ensure maintenance of database for both new and fire remediation projects. REWARDS BENEFITS ■ Competitive salary. ■ Discretionary bonus incentive. ■ Pension contributions. ■ Private medical insurance. ■ 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + additional leave during Christmas and for birthdays. ■ Relevant Professional subscriptions covered